Author Archives: Science Media Centre
expert reaction to the Lancashire fracking tremor
Tremors of 1.55 and 0.87 magnitude were recorded on the 21st and 22nd of August in Lancashire following fracking events … read more
expert reaction to study looking at air pollution and mortality
Research, published in New England Journal of Medicine, reports a link between exposure to toxic air pollutants and increased cardiovascular and respiratory … read more
expert reaction to WHO report on microplastics in drinking water
A report, published by the World Health Organisation (WHO), examines the potential human health risks associated with exposure to microplastics in … read more
expert reaction to report on clean growth and net zero policy
The governments Science and Technology Committee has published a report into the Governments commitment to reach net zero carbon emissions … read more
expert reaction to meta-analysis of studies comparing individuals with and without autism over time
Research, published in JAMA Psychiatry, reports that the differences between individuals with autism and those without autism have decreased over … read more
expert reaction to study looking at antibiotic use and bowel cancer risk
Research, published in Gut, reports that antibiotic use is linked to higher bowel cancer risk, and lower risk of rectal cancer. … read more
expert reaction to study looking at air pollution and age-related macular degeneration
A study, published in the Journal of Investigative Medicine, reports a link between long term exposure to pollutants from vehicle … read more
expert reaction to a study looking at midlife blood pressure and brain volume
Research, published in The Lancet Neurology, reports that high blood pressure and rising blood pressure between the ages of 36 … read more
expert reaction to paper on environmental pollution and psychiatric disorders
A study, and an accompanying article, published in PLOS Biology, report a possible link between exposure to environmental pollution and … read more
expert reaction to study estimating UK shale gas reserves
Research, published in Nature Communications, reports that the UK’s shale gas reserves are lower than they were previously thought to … read more
expert reaction to study looking at mortality associated biomarkers in the blood
Research, published in Nature Communications, reports on biomarkers in the blood that may be able to help predict mortality risk. … read more
Prof Edzard Ernst’s new book – ‘Alternative Medicine: A critical assessment of 150 modalities’
Prof Edzard Ernst, Emeritus Professor of Complementary Medicine, is publishing a new book: ‘Alternative Medicine: A critical assessment of 150 … read more
expert reaction to Ofgem launching investigation into power cuts, and initial report from the National Grid Electricity System Operator (NGESO)
Ofgem has launched an investigation into the national grid power outage in early August 2019. James Robottom, Energy Lead, … read more
expert reaction to conference abstract looking at extracting hydrogen from oil sands
An abstract, being presented at the Goldschmidt geochemistry conference, reports that Scientists have developed a method for extracting hydrogen gas from … read more
expert reaction to Boris Johnson on measles and vaccine uptake
Reaction to the Prime Minister’s statement on measles and vaccine uptake. Dr David Elliman, Consultant in Community Child Health, … read more
expert reaction to study looking at maternal exposure to fluoride and IQ in children
Research, published in JAMA Pediatrics, reports that maternal exposure to fluoride in pregnancy can lead to lower IQ scores in … read more
expert reaction to study looking at climate change and local plant diversity
Research, published in Current Biology, reports that faster rates of climate change could be increasing the diversity of plant species … read more
expert comments about carbon monoxide, after it was reported Emiliano Sala was exposed to high levels of carbon monoxide prior to the fatal plane crash in the English Channel
It has been reported* by the Governments Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) that the cabin of the plane carrying Emiliano … read more
expert reaction to microplastics found in snow
Research, published in Science Advances, reports on the quantities of micro plastic found in Arctic snow, and snow found in … read more
expert encounter: Prof Seena Fazel – mental illness and violence
There was no news story or study pegged to this briefing, but it was an opportunity for journalists to hear … read more